The Queen and Prince Philip's 70th wedding anniversary is just weeks away and to celebrate the personal milestone, the release of a set of platinum coins has been confirmed.

The Royal Mint has struck a celebratory range of £5 and £20 coins featuring a double profile portrait of the monarch and her husband. The couple, who were married in front of 2,000 guests at Westminster Abbey on 20 November 1947, are the first British royal couple to celebrate a platinum wedding anniversary.

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To mark the occasion, the Queen and Prince Philip's portraits appear on one side of the commemorative coin, while the reverse shows them on horseback and is edged with the words 'wedded love has joined them in happiness 1947-2017'.

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Artist and sculptor John Bergdahl created the portrait on horseback, capturing the royal couple's shared passion for all things equestrian, while Etienne Millner designed the combined portrait, which is said to highlight Philip's support of the Queen in his role of royal consort.

The Royal Mint said the range of coins marks 'the latest chapter' in the couple's love story.

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'They have built an enduring partnership that is an inspiration to us all, as Britain celebrates this unique personal moment in royal history,' a spokesperson commented.

There are a number of coins included in the collection, but it's worth noting that the price tags vary considerably. The gold proof £5 coin is priced at £1975.00, while the silver proof version is £82.50. A fine silver £20 coin is also available and the brilliant uncirculated coin is £13. They are available to buy at royalmint.com.